GME Program Director- Psychiatry

Position Summary

The Program Director / Staff Psychiatrist provides integrated leadership and clinical services across Graduate Medical Education and Behavioral Health clinical operations. This role is structured as 0.6 FTE Program Director for the Psychiatry Residency Program and 0.4 FTE Clinical Psychiatrist supporting inpatient, outpatient, and behavioral health consultation services at Macon Medical.

The Program Director (PD) provides leadership and administrative oversight for the Residency Program, ensuring full compliance with ACGME requirements and maintaining a high-quality learning environment. In the clinical role, the physician delivers direct patient care, supervises residents and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), and collaborates with Macon Medical teams on behavioral health consults.

Key Responsibilities: (0.6 FTE)

Provide overall leadership of the Psychiatry Residency Program.

- Design and conduct the program in a fashion consistent with the needs of the community, the mission of the Sponsoring Institution, and the mission of the program.

- Administer and maintain a learning environment conducive to educating residents in each of the ACGME competency domains

- Submit accurate and complete information required and requested by the Designated Institutional Official, Graduate Medical Education Committee and ACGME

- Develop and maintain the overall curriculum, rotation schedules, and didactic schedule

- Oversee resident evaluation, promotion, advising, wellness initiatives, and semiannual performance reviews.

- Recruit new residents through institutional and specialty-specific workflows, such as the National Resident Match Program (NRMP)

- Recruit, evaluate, and support faculty; oversee faculty development and participation in scholarly activity.

- Maintain compliance with all ACGME and institutional policies, including but not limited to work hours, supervision, documentation, and reporting.

- Submit required accreditation materials, ADS updates, and program evaluations.

- Promote a culture of scholarship, including participation in teaching, research, and presentations

- Manage resources and collaborate with institutional leadership to ensure effective and fiscally responsible program operations.

- Maintain board certification and obtain professional development as a program director

- Complete other duties as assigned

Clinical Psychiatrist Responsibilities Macon Medical (0.4 FTE)

-Provide direct psychiatric care across Inpatient behavioral health services, Outpatient psychiatric services, and Behavioral health consultation-liaison services for ED and medical patients

-Collaborate with Macon Medical clinical teams to support behavioral health assessments, treatment planning, and continuity of care.

-Supervise and provide clinical oversight for: Psychiatry residents and system Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)

-Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, and care coordination activities.

-Support resident and APP clinical education through bedside teaching, case review, and supervision.

-Ensure compliance with all applicable clinical, regulatory, and documentation standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Current board certification in Psychiatry by an applicable ABMS or AOA board.

Unrestricted medical license and eligibility for medical staff appointment and clinical privileges in Georgia

Minimum of three (3) years of documented experience in administration and teaching, with preference for experience in Graduate Medical Education.

Demonstrated ability to lead, educate, and mentor residents and multidisciplinary clinical t

Piedmont Macon Medical Center is a 310-bed not-for-profit facility providing compassionate, patient-centered care in middle Georgia. Founded in 1971, Piedmont Macon has grown to be a healthcare leader for middle Georgians, providing 24-hour emergency care, inpatient and outpatient surgery options, maternity services, rehabilitation programs, behavioral health and diagnostic services. At Piedmont Macon, we are dedicated to improving the health of those in the communities we serve. We take pride in the outstanding care we provide and our record of accomplishment speaks for itself.

Piedmont Macon North Hospital is a 103-bed not-for-profit community hospital serving Middle Georgia. Highlighted by a robust ER and a strong and growing elective surgical program, we offer expertise in a variety of specialties, including bariatric surgery, orthopedic care, spine care and gastric reflux disease. At Piedmont Macon North, we’re committed to delivering innovative, expert healthcare – with a compassionate touch – that’s close to home.

2022 Facts and Figures*
• 1,430+ Employees
• 520+ Physicians
• 88 Resident Physicians
• 32 Resident Nurses
• 842 Newborn Deliveries
• 79,403 Emergency Department Visits
• 6,664 Surgeries
• 35,749 Outpatient Encounters
• 14,556 Inpatient Admissions

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• Behavioral Health & Substance Abuse Care
• Cancer Care
• Emergency Services
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• Neurosurgery
• Orthopedic Surgery
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Piedmont Healthcare is a top-rated system with award winning hospitals and employees comprised of 23 hospitals & rehab centers, more than 3,500 physicians, and over 1600 clinic practice locations across greater Atlanta and North Georgia. With over 1 million outpatient encounters, you will have the opportunity to see and treat a variety of medical conditions. Metro Atlanta’s vibrant economy fuels a wealth of global communities and diverse cultural experiences, while the state of Georgia offers coastline beaches and mountain views. Live and work with the best at Piedmont in the big and small towns of the Peach State.